Stay In Style In New Deluxe Suites At Ananda In The Himalayas In India
Ananda in the Himalayas reveals new Deluxe Suites [Image courtesy of Ananda in the Himalayas]Ananda in the Himalayas is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025 by revealing its new Deluxe Suites at the world-renowned wellness retreat. The design of the new suites invites guests to connect with the natural surroundings in its luxury accommodations. Moreover, the property boasts a series of stylish renovations to several of its premiere suites. Read on to learn more about the new updates to this beautiful retreat in India.
Ananda in the Himalayas reveals new Deluxe Suites
Deluxe Suite terrace [Image courtesy Ananda in the Himalayas]Based in Delhi, Deepa Sama is the designer who led a six-month project, focusing on elevating the guest experience at Ananda in the Himalayas. The new suites offer guests an experience by bringing nature and the natural surroundings to the forefront for added peace and harmony.
The wellness retreat nestles on 100 acres of grounds and gardens in the Himalayan foothills and with the completion of the new suites, offers 64 rooms, three villas and eight suites.
Deluxe Suites
Deluxe Suite living area [Image courtesy Ananda in the Himalayas]While debuting the new room category, the retreat invites guests to discover the new Deluxe Suites, which add to the wellness resort’s portfolio of exceptional room types.
The two, new Deluxe Suites have a private balcony that overlooks the serene Rishikesh Valley, or the regal Maharaja’s garden. Here, guests can relax, unwind and reflect while enjoying nature’s splendors. Each two-bay suite offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort and breathtaking views.
Deluxe Suite terrace [Image courtesy Ananda in the Himalayas]The suites’ interior features tastefully decorated bedrooms, connected to elegant sitting rooms, which reflect Ananda in the Himalayas’ commitment to understated timeless luxury. Each Deluxe Suite features bathrooms with spacious layouts, boating splendid bathtubs, life-size mirrors and windows framing the beautiful garden or valley views. Meanwhile, the new Garden Suite offers its guests a secluded garden with an outdoor deck with a chaise lounge and tea table for the best in relaxation.
Refurbished suites
Ananda Suite living area [Image courtesy Ananda in the Himalayas]Moreover, the redesign project refurbished the property’s Ananda Suite and Viceregal Suite. Nestling on the ground floor, overlooking the valley, the Ananda Suite offers a spacious private garden, including a gazebo to enjoy moments of reflection outdoors.
The historic Viceregal Suite is located in the precincts of the Maharaja’s Palace and boasts a large private garden with gazebo seating ideal for moments of reflection in the outdoors.
Ananda Suite living area [Image courtesy Ananda in the Himalayas]Moreover, the historic Viceregal Suite also boasts a rooftop gazebo overlooking the landscaped gardens and the distant Ganga Valley. Furthermore, the sophisticated enhancements to these regal suites bring the retreat’s guests closer to nature, with the fluidity of indoor and outdoor living.
‘Creating an immersive experience’
Viceregal Suite [Image courtesy Ananda in the Himalayas]While announcing the new suites and the renovation at the retreat, Aashica Khanna, Director of Ananda, said:
At Ananda, we are deeply committed to a design philosophy that harmonizes each space with the natural beauty of our surroundings, creating an immersive experience that brings guests closer to a sense of inner peace and renewal. In response to a growing desire among our guests for more spacious accommodations, we reimagined our guest rooms into three luxurious new suites- two spacious two-bay Deluxe Suites and a new Garden Suite.
At the same time, we renovated our timeless Ananda and Viceregal suites. These enhancements reflect our dedication to providing not just a stay, but a sanctuary for the soul in the heart of the Himalayas.
About Ananda in the Himalayas
Viceregal Suite [Image courtesy Ananda in the Himalayas]Ananda in the Himalayas is a world-renowned holistic wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills in North India. The property overlooks the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the River Ganges. The retreat nestles in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, spanning 100 acres of gardens and lush grounds and surrounded by a forested hillside.
This spiritual location is the birthplace of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation. Moreover, the destination embodies and facilitates wellness and enlightenment. Ananda in the Himalayas also offers beautifully designed therapy rooms with views of nature, open-air yoga and meditation pavilions, an outdoor pool, a gymnasium, a physiotherapy center and a comprehensive range of Ayurvedic and international therapies for the holistic cleansing of the body, mind and soul.
Learn more about Ananda in the Himalayas and its offerings on the retreat’s website here.
Anne Sewell: Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.